You will contribute to the preparation of a world-leading plasma accelerator experiment within an international collaboration. The project focuses on advanced simulation and modelling for Run 2 of the AWAKE experiment, scheduled to restart proton-beam operations in 2029 after CERN’s Long Shutdown 3. You will develop, benchmark and apply state-of-the-art plasma wakefield simulation tools to model beam-plasma interactions, including AWAKE’s long proton drive bunches and high-quality electron acceleration. Tasks include optimisation studies, parameter scans, and start-to-end simulations, as well as exploratory studies of extended plasma stages supporting future particle physics applications.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.